Cristen
Cristen is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Cristen is a feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant spelling of Kristen or Christine. Derived from the Greek word 'Christos', it translates to 'follower of Christ'. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century but is now a rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,655 babies in the United States have been named Cristen since 1880. It ranks #3425 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- TX (24.1 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 205 |
| 1970-1980 | 556 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,067 |
| 1990-2000 | 582 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Cris, Crissy
Fun facts
- Cristen developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of the more traditional Kristen and Kristin.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.